Aviator John Moisant Dies in Harahan Flight Crash
New Orleans reports aviator John Moisant was killed when his 50 horsepower Bleriot monoplane plunged from about 100 feet at Harahan while attempting a Michelin Cup trial. He was rushed to a hospital with a neck fracture and died shortly after. Moisant, born 1870 in Chicago, had recent long flights including a Liberty statue loop and London crossing attempts.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
John Moisant
Harahan
Motsant
Moisant
Molsant
San Francisco
Los Angeles
New York
John Be Moisant
Belmont Park
Paris
London
English Channel
Dover
Chicago
Paestle
Record Broken and Fatal Plane Crash in Los Angeles
Areh Hoxsey fell 100 feet from his airplane this afternoon in Los Angeles and was killed. His body was crushed by the machine.
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Los Angeles
Areh Hoxsey
Sanders-elect J A Sanders to take oath Monday
District attorney elect J A Sanders says he will work without an assistant and post a $5000 bond. He will name Heph Connors and W M Veith of Manhattan as sureties and faces a heavy civil docket including suits against Nye County and the First National Bank of To Ju for amounts up to 28 000 with several investigations and grand jury matters ongoing.
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Heph W. Connors
W. M. Veith
Manhattan
Rot National Bame
San Franco
Nye County
West National Bank of Gotaneia
Kan
J. J. Owens
First National Bank of
To Ju
Nis
Ams Linfiee
Logan
Sheriff and Constable Name Their Deputies
County officials elect will take oath Monday to begin duties. Sheriff Ed Malley named deputies Charles Slavin W J Wilton and Jack Myles, with Slavin his chief deputy. Chief of Police-elect Charles Smith appointed Will G Walker as chief deputy. Arthur Donahie to oversee city welfare after nightfall, replacing Han Corbett. Judge J A Sanders to run sheriff’s office without an assistant. New county commissioner will be L O Connell to fill Sam Lindsay’s term. Bond matters to be discussed at next board meeting.
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Arey
Ed Malley
Sherittelec
Charles Slavin
W. J. Wilton
Jack Myles
Sheriff
White Slavin
Charles @. Smith
Will G. Walker
White Arthur Donahie
Han Corbett
Thor Oenly
J. A. Sanders
Storynes Elevt
Offic
O'Connell
Sam Lindsay
Life sentence upheld in second trial for arson murder
In Oakland a man was sentenced to life imprisonment for dynamiting the home of a target in a revenge crime. The defendant again received a life term after a second trial, with details of the case reflecting a violent act tied to the victim and location.
Germany Hero Fund Established by Carnegie
Berlin December 2 Announcement reports Andrew Carnegie provides a quarter million dollars for a Carnegie foundation in Germany. Funds mirror hero funds in the United States England and France to aid those injured in heroic acts and support dependents if the hero dies.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Foundation
Ife
Germany
Hero
Carenexio
United States
England
France
Robbers Blow Safe In Waterville Banks And Escape
Two men robbed Citizens and State banks in Waterville Kansas escaping with eight thousand dollars after blowing safe doors. The explosions wrecked strongrooms and alarms. Police pursue suspects as investigations begin.
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Beatric Neb
Waterville
Kansas
Quake Shakes San Francisco. No Damage Reported
A sharp earthquake shock was felt in San Francisco and across the state at 4 11 this morning. No damage occurred and there were no immediate injuries reported.
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San Francisco
One More Black Hand Outrage Reported in Paterson
Associated Press reports a Black Hand attack in Paterson New Jersey. One man dead two women and a child seriously injured by a bomb under a stairway, and a four unit tenement wrecked. Explosive device detonated beneath the stairwell.
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Associated Press
Paterson
N. J
Cable snaps kill eight in Incline Car accident at Lick Park
Eight men die when the incline car derails as a cable snaps at Lick Park Blurlfield West Virginia. Two Americans and six Italians are among the dead in a collapse triggered by tumbling cars from above. The incident follows a day of market chatter and disjointed newspaper lines.
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Associated Irens
Blurfield
W. Va
Lick Park
Tonopah Passes Nine Million Mark in Ore Output
Tonopah Mining district reaches $9,072,325 annual ore value at $25 per ton with $2,721,696 gold and $6,350,629 silver. Contributing mines include Tonopah Mining Belmont Montana Tonopah Tonopah Extension MacNamara West End and Midway.
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Tonopah
Tonopah Mining
Belmont
Montana
Tonopah Extension
MacNamara
West End
Midway
Tonopah and partners ship seven thousand tons weekly total
The Tonopah Company sent 3550 tons, the Helmont Company 1450 tons, the Montana Tonopah 1056 tons, the MacNamara 200 tons, the West End 300 tons, and the Tonopah Extension 80 tons. Total shipments for the week were 7436 tons with an estimated value of $185 900.
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Helmont Company
Montana-Tonopah
MacNamara
West End
Tonopah Extension
Fatal shooting over business dispute in Los Angeles
Sam Weiser, owner of a tanning business near two adjoining shops, was fatally shot today after a quarrel over competition. Dick allegedly drew a revolver and fired, two bullets hitting Weiser and a third misfiring. The incident followed ongoing tensions between the two businesses.
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Los Angeles
Dee 11
Sam Weiser
Loen Tattoring Sotablinbient
Yeetorday
Hom Tews
Busineses
Wiser
Governor-Elect Oddie Silent on Appointments
Governor-elect Tasker L. Oddie arrived Reno from San Francisco and Berkeley and will soon move to Carson City. He refused to discuss appointive choices, saying candidates must be thoroughly qualified and political pull will not matter. He may reorganize offices and draft legislative changes, while private secretary Charles A. Norcross met with him to plan official duties and oath administration.
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Reno
Tasker L. Oddie
San Francisco
Berkeley
Carson City
Oddie
Nofrat
Charles A. Norcross
Is This How Gold Is Mined in Faraway New South Wales
The Butler theater presents six films this afternoon and evening. A Dog's Instinct and The Old Long Shoreman are dramatic pictures. Tank and Lank as Sandwich Men and That Popular Turn are comedies. Isis is a spectacular drama. The New South Wales Gold Mines explains modern gold mining in that distant country with illustrations.
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Butler Theater
Tank and Lank
Tun
Isis
New South Wales
Rebel Troops in Mexico to Face Court Martial
Parral Mexico Dec 21 Thirty eight rebel prisoners moved to Chihuahua for trial guarded by sixty federal soldiers. Two hundred soldiers in the mountains after rebels who sent back five prisoners this week. Insurgents reported rushing toward Sonora with troops in hot pursuit.
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Associated Press
Parral
Mexico
Chihuahua
Sonora
Missed Hole Explosion Fatalities Reported in East Peer
A dynamite explosion in a tunnel beneath East Peer caused one death and serious injuries to several others. Initial reports indicate a blast occurred at night, with trench workers affected. fire and rescue services responded.
Rice Shower Bounds Newlyweds Arrival at Tonopah
Blushing reception greeted the newly married couple Mr. and Mrs. Walker as they arrived at Tonopah to begin residence. A mistaken identity incident involving W. B. Sollender at Trickes added comic confusion before a kiss and departure on the Train to Truckee.
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Julia Pinnegan
Tonopah
Mizpah
Walker
Soliender
Suppa
Sallender
Mie
Unconfirmed Report on Mexican Forces Near Paso
A report from the CHthrdhua outlet indicates no confirmation of a defeat of Mexican troops near Paso. The dispatch mentions smoke of the battle and movements around Casa Oulradd with unsettled details and unknown outcomes.
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